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3 days ago · Salem ( / ˈseɪləm / SAY-ləm) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city.
Jun 29, 2024 · Salem, capital of Oregon, U.S., and the seat (1849) of Marion county. It lies along the Willamette River, 43 miles (69 km) southwest of Portland. Methodist missionaries, led by Jason Lee, settled the site in 1840.
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Jun 28, 2024 · 22 Best Things to Do in Salem, Oregon: 1. Oregon State Capitol; 2. Salem's Riverfront Carousel; 3. Enchanted Forest Theme Park, Salem; 4. Deepwood Museum & Gardens; 5. E.Z. Orchards Farm Market; 6. The Hallie Ford Museum of Art; 7. The Willamette Heritage Center; 8. Minto-Brown Island Park; 9. Gilbert House Children's Museum; 10. OSH Museum; 11 ...
Jun 25, 2024 · Salem is the capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon. Nestled in the Willamette Valley, Salem is home to over 173,000 residents. Salem was founded in 1842. Originally known as “Chemeketa,” the city was later renamed to Salem, which means “peace” in Hebrew. Salem is the third-largest city in Oregon.
2 hours ago · Salem, Oregon is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Salem, Oregon this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
1 day ago · 1:08. Salem will soon begin retiming all crosswalk traffic signals downtown to improve pedestrian safety and reduce the potential for dangerous crashes. The safety enhancement known as Leading ...
4 days ago · Elementary students walk and jog through Bush's Pasture Park for the annual Awesome 3000 youth fun run in Salem, Ore., on April 27, 2024. The Awesome 3000 fun run started in the early 1980s, as ...
